Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Secure the Nation

Jobtome; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid-levels.

The role supports securing the nation’s borders, enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade. Compensation varies by GS grade ($41,863–$127,464 yearly) with potential overtime and a robust benefits package including health insurance and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Experience or education as described for GS-5/7/9 levels.
• Citizenship and residency requirements.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances at borders.
• Determining admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Observation skills

Judgment & decision making

Interviews & questioning

Criminal law knowledge

Detention & arrest procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid-levels.

The role supports securing the nation’s borders, enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade. Compensation varies by GS grade ($41,863–$127,464 yearly) with potential overtime and a robust benefits package including health insurance and a Thrift Savings Plan.